Lesser-known stories of the Special Operations Executive, Short Course | University of Cambridge | Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Lesser-known stories of the Special Operations Executive

3 days
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380 GBP/full
380 GBP/full
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About

This Lesser-known stories of the Special Operations Executive course offered by University of Cambridge will examine SOE’s military, political and ethical challenges, primarily through the stories of some of its lesser-known undercover agents.

Overview

What you will learn

As a result of the Lesser-known stories of the Special Operations Executive course offered by University of Cambridge , within the constraints of the time available, you should be able to:

  • position SOE operations in the overall context of Second World War history
  • appreciate the conditions under which SOE agents operated and the dangers they faced
  • understand the various motivations of SOE agents, the training they underwent and the systems that supported them
  • appreciate the scope and breadth of SOE’s global operations

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • Surviving undercover
  • The whole world
  • Scandinavian story
  • Danger and betrayal
  • The soft underbelly
  • Endings

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 3 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level. 
  • No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject. 
  • Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course. 
  • If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with us. 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    380 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 380 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
  • National

    380 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 380 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.

Living costs for Cambridge

846 - 1465 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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